INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.
Please note this is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Within South Lanarkshire Council, we are committed to providing a high-quality service to our community. We seek enthusiastic, flexible individuals willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team. You should be committed to promoting service users' independence, rights, choice, and individuality, and be available to work one of our shift rosters.
The successful candidate will ideally hold an SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 or a HNC in Social Care, or be willing to work towards gaining these qualifications. Additionally, candidates are required to be registered with SSSC or in the process of registration. Registration must be completed within 6 months of employment.
If you are interested in a role within care, you should try the SSSC resource called A Question of Care, which will help you understand the work involved and provide feedback on responses to typical situations faced in social care work. Access it at www.aquestionofcare.org.uk
Hours: 22.5 hours
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £17,608 - £17,749
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When completing the application, please ensure you cover:
* Please detail your current and/or previous experience in providing care and welfare for older people, including any relevant personal qualities, achievements, or voluntary work.
* Provide an example of working as part of a team to achieve social care goals, including your role.
* Describe how your caring and communication skills have helped provide excellent service.
* Highlight your key strengths with examples of successful outcomes with older persons.
* Identify skills you wish to develop further.
Please apply online. All correspondence will be via email.
Please note we do not accept CVs; submissions will be disregarded. Upload additional information under supporting documents if needed.
Selected candidates may need to assist with recruitment checks. Failure to complete checks timely may result in withdrawal from the process.
Canvassing Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council in connection with the appointment will disqualify applicants.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
It is a regulated role under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; applicants barred from working with adults should not apply.
Candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before employment.
Further information about the disclosure process can be found here.
Foreign Police Check
Applicants should explain employment gaps and provide a police check for periods abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports applications from all community members. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements and support armed forces personnel and veterans, guaranteeing interviews if minimum requirements are met.
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